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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby Zohxoco » Sat Aug 25, 2012 1:00 pm

TonyB wrote:http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/audiolink-ipod-mazda-modular-mk35-only-p-2567.html
"It's finally here! Now we have the iPod / iPhone Audiolink for the Mk3.5!"

not sure if i'm missing something more here?

Ok yeah there is more than one Audiolink product, sorry . If you have that one then it should remotely control iPhone. However, as per my previous comment, I wouldn't bet on it providing a seamless experience with no issues...

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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby NitroDann » Sat Aug 25, 2012 1:06 pm

I didnt say fancy, I said something that doesnt suck like stock.

Like a 120 dollar mechless pioneer.

Hey, at least it has frikkin usb.

There were NA6s brand new in showrooms when USB came out.

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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby TonyB » Sat Aug 25, 2012 1:36 pm

I've seen some positive feedback on the Audio link, but alas I cannot get mine to work no matter how I configure the files so it'll be taking the long haul back to the UK.

I'm not really sure about swapping the head unit out as I might not hang onto the car for that long, and I do like the Boss output. might just have to live with the 6 stack CD.... realistically that stores enough playtime, just too lazy to burn CDs!

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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby taminga16 » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:00 pm

Gdub wrote:Hey all

Has anyone got Ipod connectivity in their NC? Ours has the factory BOSE system and i want to be able to run the ipod through it.

I have heard no good reports about the factory ipod adaptor. It is very expensive and most say it sounds shizenhaussen and is clunky to use.

There is a cable on Ebay at present that apparently will suit the NC Bose head unit.

Anyone tried it or can recommend anything else?

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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby Penguin » Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:34 pm

Is there any way to get the Bose system to work with a later version Gen4 iPod with the OEM iPod connector. I have an old iPod classic which works perfectly. When i plugged in the iPod Gen4 the head unit did not recognise it. Is there any fix to this or is it just one of those things?

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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby TMX55 » Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:09 pm

I bought a Belkin iPod connector for my NC from eBay for about $45. It works great with the Bose audio setup and charges the iPhone at the same time.
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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby pie5 » Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:06 pm

I'm using a Belkin AirCast Connect with the Bose and very happy with how it works.
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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby Penguin » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:41 am

Thankgo for have children in their 20's. amongst their friends they were able to rustle up a number of discarded early geneeration iPods. Should keep me going till I replace the head unit with a more user friendly and better sounding(?) unit.

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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby cwto24 » Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:53 pm

Penguin wrote:Thankgo for have children in their 20's. amongst their friends they were able to rustle up a number of discarded early geneeration iPods. Should keep me going till I replace the head unit with a more user friendly and better sounding(?) unit.

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You will have to becareful with replacing the Bose HU. I did and regret it. Spend $100 odd dollars on the facia and connections.

From memory, aftermarket HU's output 4ohm where the Bose outputs only 2 ohm's. This caused MAJOR distortion from my speakers and i had to end up removing the aftermarket HU and reinstall the BOSE HU with an xCarLink.

My 2c on the xCarLink: Good addition but wouldnt have it if i didnt have to replace the speakers for an aftermarket headunit.

Your probably lucky haven't started distorting on stock HU, your pretty lucky. I have a few friends (including myself) who have distortion even with the stock HU.
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Re: NC Ipod connectivity

Postby Penguin » Mon Sep 02, 2013 5:57 pm

cwto24 wrote:
Your probably lucky haven't started distorting on stock HU, your pretty lucky. I have a few friends (including myself) who have distortion even with the stock HU.


Both other cars have a much better units - either OEM or aftermarket. Just hope the old iPods keep working :lol:


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